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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
Markus, like Hagerty, agreed that drivers are searching for sports cars that provide exhilaration and visceral feedback without the assistance of electrification.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
Experiences such as the exhilaration of standing on a mountain peak, the sensory delight of walking along a sandy beach or the intellectual stimulation of immersing oneself in diverse cultural and historical city centers can offer profound personal value.
—Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
There’s that wonderful exhilaration of being invited into a movie with a great director, great cast, great script and the euphoria of being asked to play in the company as an artist.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
Experiences such as the exhilaration of standing on a mountain peak, the sensory delight of walking along a sandy beach or the intellectual stimulation of immersing oneself in diverse cultural and historical city centers can offer profound personal value.
—Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
There’s that wonderful exhilaration of being invited into a movie with a great director, great cast, great script and the euphoria of being asked to play in the company as an artist.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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However, the thrill of victory and the record-breaking performances will quickly fade.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy craft cocktails, cold beer, and fan-favorite dishes like sliders, wings, burgers, and oysters while sharing the thrill with other fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office, in October 2023, Reece's death was ruled an accident resulting from acute toxicity due to a combination of cocaine, ethanol (alcohol), and MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy or Molly).—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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No moment better captures the agony and ecstasy that sport provides than the contrasting emotions of two teams that have just contested a major final.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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On the day, Aubrey went 4-of-4, including two 50+ yard kicks.—
Mike Straw,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not even the wings of death could prepare Sean Evans for the Keke Palmer kick.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the startup’s embrace of AI has also driven investor elation.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Poehler plays Joy, the embodiment of happiness in the mind of main character Riley, in the Inside Out movies.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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Co-written with Claire Douglas, Hannah Ellis, and Jason Massey, the song explores the uneasy tendency to sabotage our own happiness, pairing wistful guitars with Velasco's soaring vocals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The initial touch marks the transition from regular life—chitchat, logistics, social armor—to the otherworldly realm of the massage, in which mind and body are uniquely harmonized, and some kind of euphoria is achieved.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eating mushrooms that contain psilocybin can have various effects, ranging from euphoria to hallucinations, according to the agency.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neon lights and a checkerboard stage added to the ‘80s vibe of the song, while a musician playing a keytar with hair-teased-to-heavens cemented the influence of the decade on Doja’s sound.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The great Albert Brooks film Defending Your Life, from 1991, imagines a bureaucratic heaven that prepares the recently departed for their next phase of existence.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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